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The ones who know me know that I love Bach. So ... en lieu of something original, by myself, here's (with the help of BIAB, of course) a take of mine on Bach's famous Air in D. I hope you enjoy, but feel free to send me any and all kinds of comments - thanks :-) BACH: Air in D THE BAND: Melody track (done in MuseScore 4) Piano track (same) and BIAB! Title: Bach - Air in D File:Bach - Air in D - 8 February 2023.SGU Key=D , Tempo 60, Length (m:s)=5:04 No intro. 72 bar chorus, from bar 1 to bar 72. Repeat x1 chorus No Melody No Soloist track. Song is saved with Volume, Pan, Reverb, Chorus, Bank0, Style is _DEVIATE.STY (Deviate Modern Jazz Ballad Trio) RealTracks in style: ~734:Bass, Acoustic, Jazz Ballad Sw 060 (B:walking) RealTracks in style: ~1244:Piano, Acoustic, Rhythm JazzBalladNY Sw 060 RealDrums in style:JazzSwingDannySticks: a: Ride, HiHatb: Ride, Snare Mixed in Mixcraft Pro Studio 9, with Reverb (Large Hall preset)
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Hi Musician, nice version. Solid work. I remember I did a version of Air in 2012. Maybe you are interested in listening to it.
Air Kind regards Guenter
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WOW, James. You know I too love the music of JSB. This is an excellent rendition of Air in D. I really enjoy how the BiaB bass handled it --even somewhat contrapuntal at times. Excellent choice, and I'd love to hear some live violin in there.  I once did Bach's Prelude #1 in C Major on a bass. Very very difficult and great practice. Beautifully done, James.
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Hello James,
I always thought you were from the 'spoken' sad songs, not the classic ones.
At first we heard Anne-Marie singing a Verdi song, now you play Bach. Maybe I will try Bochelli (as a starter)?
Air was once played by a Dutch Rock band called Focus. It was a worldwide hit. Do you know it?
But you did a very good job on playing that song too. It is a difficult song.
I only think the beat and the bass cut off a bit of the sensibility, if you know what I mean.
That gave it a littlebit the feeling of an old man was trudging through the snow.
and I would like more volume on the (grand) piano.
But in summary, the bottom line is that you did a good job!
Hans
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Hello James,
Air was once played by a Dutch Rock band called Focus. It was a worldwide hit. Do you know it?
Focus were huge in Australia. James, the best thing about this is that the melody is done so well & with such a lovely tone. I guess, in this game of song superheroes you can "call dibs" on the Terminator quote. Lovely.
Cheers
rayc
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Nicely done, James.
A pleasant listen.
fj
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James this was fantastic!
You should definitely do more instrumentals.
Super mix.
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Lovely version of the song. Well done.
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As others said, a pleasant listen. It's like you hired a jazz band that can't quite help but add a little syncopation, even when they shouldn't.
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Thanks, each one of you, for your kind comments!
Hans: you were right, something was off with the arrangement, be it the drums or something else ... so I've basically re-done it! I hope it sounds better now? See what you think :-)
dcuny: the syncopation was on purpose :-) I selected a swinging style, against an even style in the solo melody ... et voila! haha. See what you think of the new version? Thanks for listening!!!
THANKS, one and all!!!
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We've always admired such music but lack the knowledge to offer deep comments  So suffice it to say that it was lovely, remarkably well arranged and mixed. Sublime, J&B
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James,
A very pretty rendition of a classic. Amazing how BIAB can be used to even do a rendition of Back, and very well. Like the jazzy feel you have given it. The mix itself is outstanding. Very clear, very compelling. Well done!
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Lovely. Mesmerized by that walking bass. It fit very well.
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Janice and Bud: thank you. You're too modest :-) and music is music, anyway. I don't like that "mystique" that some like to "hide" behind, haha. If you've got a taste for music, that's enough, for me :-) Thanks so much for such kind comments!
Deej: thank you. BIAB is great, isn't it? :-)
olemon: I LOVE that bass line, that's why I chose it ... a "swing-y" bass, against an even piano and melody. Seems to have worked :-) Thanks so much for listening!
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Creatively arranged and professionally mixed.
Great job!
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Don't know how you do it, James. This is an avenue we haven't heard much of from you. Great potential for more.
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James, this really great work. I enjoyed your take on a classic. Good job, Tom
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You are aptly named musician for this effort.
Well done.
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Thanks, BassThumper, Ed, Tom and Vic. You are all far, far too kind - I only arranged Bach's sublime piece, of course.
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